ACCOUNTANT I

Accountant I - 64064102

This is a professional position responsible for performing a wide variety of accounting and auditing functions in the Bureau of Finance & Accounting Disbursements Section. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to: performing accounting functions associated with the auditing and scheduling of payments to vendors, providers, and other agencies; recording, collecting, reconciling, reporting, research, and maintaining accounting records; tracking all unpaid vouchers to ensure proper posting by the Department of Financial Services, State of Florida; monitoring pending invoices for compliance with Prompt Payment Compliance; auditing & preparing invoices for payment by obtaining and auditing supporting documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and journal transfers, receiving report, correspondence, etc.; processing returned and deleted vouchers from the Department of Financial Services; analyzing disbursement data and recording the appropriate transaction in AOD and FLAIR systems; producing vouchers for submission to Department of Financial Services for payment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) Customer services experience Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and provide consultation to others Ability to work independently Ability to obtain information from all relevant sources to accomplish specific task. Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data Ability to utilize problem solving techniques Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Location: Tallahassee, FL